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Josephine Mary Brim was born in Salem, Oregon, on January 4, 1921, to Flora and Richard Brim. She spent her early childhood in Steptoe, Nevada, where her father worked the family lead mine. She was... Full story

Alan David "Davi" Smith, 57, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Davi was born to Johnnie B. and Norine Louise Circle-Smith on Monday, December 11, 1961, in Omak,... Full story

Alan David “Davi” Smith, 57, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Davi was born to Johnnie B. and Norine Louise Circle-Smith on Monday, December 11, 1961, in Omak, Washi... Full story

It is with deep sorrow that the Elliott family is sharing the loss of their beloved daughter, sister and auntie. Sarah Marie Elliott, age 37, passed away as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest in her... Full story

Dennis Allen Clinkenbeard, age 78, of Wenatchee, Washington, passed peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Dennis was born May 2, 1941, in Tonasket, Washington to parents Harold and Lucile... Full story

Donald Daniel Dembiczak was born on January 26, 1931, in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Paul and Mary. After several years, Paul decided to move the family west to Grand Coulee to work on the historic Dam.... Full story

Loretta May Phillips-Johnson, 68, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. She was born Thursday, May 31, 1951, in Union Gap, Washington, to Matthew and Maggie Johnson-Phillips. C... Full story

Betty Brueske passed away September 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Grand Coulee Senior Center on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00... Full story

Alice Ann Walter was the second child born of Herbert and Verna Mae Walter. She grew up on "the ranch," playing with kittens, puppies, and horses. Riding was a favored pastime. Her Rainbow pins show... Full story

With sad and heavy hearts we would like everyone to know that unexpectedly Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Boutain passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was 74 years old. He... Full story

Donald Daniel Dembiczak was born on January 26, 1931, in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Paul and Mary. After several years, Paul decided to move the family west to Grand Coulee to work on the historic Dam.... Full story

With her daughter and son-in-law at her side, Daveline Easterly passed peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington from kidney failure. She was under hospice... Full story

Sadly, Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Brueske passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Betty was born on December 18, 1948, in Portland, Oregon, to... Full story

Alyce Graham, age 79, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Phoenix City, Alabama, on October 23, 1939. She spent the majority of her early years in Reno, Nevada where... Full story

Jerome W Bussert, age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Seattle Washington VA Hospital. He was born in Wenatchee and grew up in Grand Coulee, Washington. He lived and raised his family in... Full story

Tara Denise Louise Domingues born January 31, 1976, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her pride and joy son, Damien and her beloved adopted... Full story

Jerry Lee Heilman, 55, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at his home Tuesday evening, July 23, 2019, surrounded by the family he loves, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer.... Full story

 Matthew Henry Pachosa, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Largo, Florida.  Born on August 24, 1937, in Mason City (Coulee Dam), Washington.  Matt spent his entire... Full story

A Celebration of Life for Randy Lee McGuire will be held Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery. Randy, age 60, of Sumner, Washington, passed away due to a car accident Friday morning... Full story